Ulmus parvifolia 'Matthew'

Ulmus parvifolia 'Matthew'
SpeciesUlmus parvifolia
Cultivar'Matthew'
OriginUS

The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Matthew' is one of three American introductions selected for their cold hardiness (US zone 4 tolerant).

Description[edit]

The tree has an upright vase-shape, strong branches, and a bark that exfoliates at a relatively early age.

Pests and diseases[edit]

The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease, and unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola.[1]

Cultivation[edit]

'Matthew' is not known to be in cultivation beyond North America.

Accessions[edit]

None known.

Nurseries[edit]

North America[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Elm Leaf Beetle Survey". Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 17 July 2017.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-09-30. Retrieved 2007-03-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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